Sign In
Free Newsletter
Recent Articles from Reagan Priest Arizona Capitol Times
Arizona leaders struggle to find compromise on rising energy costs
Key Points: Energy bill affordability is top of mind for Arizona leaders Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature disagree on how to lower costs Gov. Katie Hobbs is unlikely to […]
Hobbs announces new director of government efficiency initiative
Key Points: Amy Edwards Holmes is the new director of the Arizona Capacity and Efficiency Initiative Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the ACE Initiative in her State of the State address […]
ACC approves hefty water rate hike for Eloy retirement community
Key Points: Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the rate hike Robson Ranch residents fought against the increase for months The new owner of the utilities says the […]
Tom Buschatzke: Keeping Arizona’s faucets functioning
Editor’s Note: This Q&A originally published in the Nov. 22, 2024, print edition of the Arizona Capitol Times. It is republished here in light of Tom Buschatzke’s role in the […]
Legislature’s data center conversations miss water angle
Key Points: There are no active bills on data center water use Business advocates say water is a ‘moot point’ Environmental groups at least want water reporting requirements As Arizona […]
New nuclear projects see bipartisan support in Arizona
Key Points: Arizona leaders express support for new nuclear energy projects Corporation Commission hopes to see development by 2035 High costs and “NIMBYism” could delay nuclear deployment There appears to […]
Republicans look to speed up small modular nuclear reactor construction in Arizona
Key Points: GOP lawmakers introduce six bills to accelerate small modular nuclear reactor development The bills preempt county governments from prohibiting SMR construction Opponents argue SMRs will not be ready […]
GOP lawmakers resurrect 87 bills previously vetoed by Hobbs
Key Points: Republican lawmakers have reintroduced 87 previously vetoed bills this session Hobbs’ office said the resurrected bills are “frustrating” and “political theater” The resurrected bills are among the record-breaking […]
Taylor Robson quits Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Karrin Taylor Robson ended her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor Taylor Robson warned Republicans must avoid a “divisive primary” U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert […]
2nd lawsuit filed against AHCCCS over autism therapy contract dispute
Key Points: Parents of 11 children filed a class action lawsuit against the state’s Medicaid agency The complaint accuses the agency of unlawfully approving changes to provider networks The dispute […]
GOP says State Land Department needs ‘complete overhaul’
Key Points: GOP lawmakers want to institute reforms at the State Land Department An auditor general’s report on the agency found 51 areas in need of improvement Gov. Katie Hobbs […]
Jennifer Loredo: Leading on policy in the Governor’s Office
After starting out as a legislative intern in 2000, Jennifer Loredo worked her way up to leading policy work in Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration. Now, as deputy chief of staff […]
